Each day, American Farriers Journal encounters a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at an aspect of the equine industry. Our favorite content for "This Week" is aggregated here. We hope it offers a useful tip to improve your hoof-care business, expands your knowledge by giving you something new to ponder, or entertains you when you need a break most.

Crushed Heels & Negative Palmar Angles

In this YouTube video from Olsen Equine, Brock, Texas, farrier Lee Olsen, CJF, discusses how to help negative palmar angles on a barrel racing horse with heel failure.

Farrier Focus Podcast: Fran Jurga

In this episode of the Farrier Focus Podcast, equine hoof-care writer, editor and publisher Fran Jurga discusses her favorite memories from her career as a journalist, stories about farriers she has worked with over the years, as well as her thoughts about the future of farriery.

Key Factors for Equine Winter Care

In this YouTube video from Life Data Labs, four key factors are discussed that horse owners need to consider as winter approaches.

Mullins Farrier Podcast: Emilio Gianotti

In this episode of the Mullins Farrier Podcast, Brian Mullins, CJF, sits down with Emilio Giannotti, CJF (TE), ASF, AWCF, to discuss sharing knowledge, business practices, as well as translating what is seen in the foot to his work at the anvil.

Blacksmith Boot Camp: S2, E4

In this episode of Blacksmith Boot Camp, a Heartland Horseshoeing School student wins Nordic horseshoes for going all the way at the big forge contest between all fellow classmates. Eugene and Morgan continue to take final horse after final horse as their time at horseshoeing school winds down.

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